Changing A Password - Acer Aspire E1-521 Service Manual

NOTE:
The same procedures apply in setting the user password and HDD password.
When the supervisor password is set, the Set User Password and Password on Boot
parameters are enabled for users to configure.

Changing a Password

Perform the following to change a password:
NOTE:
Below are the procedures for changing the supervisor password. The same procedures apply
in changing the user and HDD passwords.
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Use the and
1.
Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
2.
Type the new password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter.
3.
Retype the new password in the Confirm New Password field.
4.
Press Enter. If the passwords match, the Setup Notice dialog box appears.
5.
Press Enter to complete the password setting. The computer sets the Supervisor
6.
Password Is parameter to Set.
Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.
7.
System Utilities
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keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press
Set Supervisor Password
Enter Current Password
Enter New Password
Confirm New Password
Figure 2:6. Set Supervisor Password
Figure 2:7. Setup Notice
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Setup Notice
Changes have been saved.
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